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Six for American Airlines Cargo
On April 28, Brandon was heads up participant at an American Airlines Enterprise Council meeting. Kudos to AA Cargo for including AfA with Brandon, the leading advocate in Washington for…
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Airforwarders Association Condemns Federal Aviation Administration Flight Cuts
Association calls failure of investment an inadequate excuse for flight cuts from Chicago O’Hare International Airport Washington D.C., United States, Tuesday 28th April 2026: The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has criticized the…
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Brandon’s Musings:April kept the Airforwarders Association moving
April kept the Airforwarders Association moving at full speed, with our committees continuing to drive real work on real issues. My thanks to David King and the Cargo Theft Committee,…
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Airforwarders Association membership report widespread disruption and rising costs from Middle East conflict
Survey finds most forwarders affected, with more than half facing cost increases amid ongoing global uncertainty.
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Airforwarders Association warns of impact to cargo services from Department of Homeland Security shutdown
AfA warns the prolonged DHS shutdown threatens TSA staffing and risks knock-on disruption to U.S. cargo operations.
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Brandon’s Musings: March was another active month
March was another active month for the Airforwarders Association, with strong engagement across our committees. My thanks to David King and the Cargo Theft Committee (formerly the Truck Fraud Committee),…
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Airforwarders Association responds to State of the Union address
AfA expresses disappointment at a temporary 10 percent import surcharge and urges Washington to commit to stable, predictable trade policy.
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Airforwarders Association welcomes Supreme Court tariff ruling
AfA welcomes the Supreme Court’s tariff decision and calls for clarity on refund processes for affected U.S. businesses.
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Airforwarders Association announces retirement of Executive Director Brandon Fried
Brandon Fried will retire at year end after two decades leading the AfA, with a structured handover under way.
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Eight in ten forwarders report reduced shipping volumes due to tariffs
83 percent of AfA members report reduced shipping volumes from clients as a direct result of U.S. import tariffs.
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Brandon’s Musings:AirCargo 2026: Momentum, Leadership, and What Comes Next
February was defined by one word: momentum. AirCargo 2026 in Orlando delivered one of the strongest gatherings in our history—nearly 1,100 attendees, 103 exhibitors, 45 sponsors, and 61 speakers. Those numbers…
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Airforwarders Association welcomes U.S.-India trade deal and tariff reductions
AfA welcomes the U.S.-India trade deal, calling lower tariffs a positive step for trade flows and supply chain stability.
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Brandon’s Musings: Here we are—February already
Here we are—February already—and these musings feel a little different. It’s the final newsletter before we all come together February 15-17 for AirCargo 2026, and the momentum heading into Orlando…
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Airforwarders Association Backs New Miami Air Cargo Association To Tackle Truck Congestion
Airforwarders’ Association Executive Director, Brandon Fried, third from left, with Miami Air Cargo Association Board Members (left to right): Warren Jones, Gizelle Sarmento, Christine Richard, Dmitrios “Jimmy” Nares, and Richard…
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Airforwarders Association Welcomes End of U.S. Government Shutdown and Calls for Urgent Restoration of Flight Capacity
Brandon Fried, Executive Director, the Airforwarders Association, speaks at the Air Cargo Americas conference in Miami, Florida Miami, Florida, United States, Thursday 13th November 2025: The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed…
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